City Manager Pulone responded to Mr. de Bruijn's comments. He said the City has met several times with AT&T as well as Verizon and other providers in town to discuss improved internet. He said the organizations have acknowledged some needed improvement and said staff will continue to press the issue. In relation to Costco, he acknowledged that the main entrance into Savi Ranch is often impacted by traffic and said staff is working closely with the necessary agencies to redesign that area and said it is one of the City's main CIP projects. With respect to Mr. de Bruijn's observation of the new agenda, he said there are many new advantages of the new system and will work with staff to see if there is a way to make the print options more intuitive. Lastly, he noted that there is usually warm weather on Veterans Day and said he hopes the City will have a solution to provide shade at the park in the future.
Councilwoman Campbell said she serves on the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency for the City and provided an update on the project along the Santa Ana River on the east end of the City. She said south of La Palma Avenue, within the vicinity of Gypsum Canyon Bridge, is scheduled to be completed in May of 2022 but the trail might be open sooner depending on whether the contractor thinks it is safe to access at that time. She wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and Hanukkah.
Councilwoman Beth Haney thanked Mayor Huang for proclaiming National Nurse Practitioners week earlier in the month. She said in honor of Nurse Practitioner week the California Association for Nurse Practitioners Orange County holds an Annual Gala and said Senator Newman, Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Chief Baryic Hunter, among others spoke at the event.
Councilman Hernandez agreed with Mr. de Bruijn's comments and said there is a need for a removable shade option at Veterans Memorial Park. He spoke about the OCFA Annual Food Drive Parade on Sunday, December 12th at 5:00 p.m. He said the fire trucks go through the west end of the City and collect food for those in need. He also stated last week the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) gave a Zoom presentation to District 3 of Orange County on construction and development throughout the County.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez spoke about the Veterans Memorial event and thanked those involved in organizing it, including Colonel Wayne Scott and the Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial Association. He spoke about the Gold Star Roll Call and the rose presentation by the Yorba Linda Girl Scout Honor Guard and agreed there is a need for a removable shade cover.
Mayor Huang also spoke about the meeting with OCTA and said it takes time and money to get construction projects completed and thanked residents for their patience. She said she had the pleasure of meeting with Cub Scout Pack 851 recently and gave them a tour of City Hall. Mayor Huang also attended the Association of California Cities - Orange County (ACCOC) Leadership Conference with Councilwoman Haney and Councilman Hernandez and said it was unfortunate to learn about the changing demographics and how many people have moved out of the State. Mayor Huang spoke of one of the event speakers, Dave Sanderson, survivor of "Miracle on the Hudson", and concluded by encouraging residents to shop local as they shop for the holidays.